A while ago I applied for OPT and my petition got denied. I filed a FOIA with EOIR. The lady I spoke to said they checked ALL courts but they didn't find any record with my name. Recently I filed a FOIA with USCIS using https://www.dhs.gov/dhs-foia-request-submission-form. I filled out the entire form including the section "Requesting Personal Records". I checked that box that I'm requesting it for myself, the box for perjury statement, and my electronic signature. I received a letter from USCIS saying I need to submit "verification of identity" with my full name, address, DOB, and country of birth.
I already filled my full name, address, DOB in that form but nowhere did it ask for country of birth. My question are:
1- did anyone receive this verification of identity request after using DHS's online submission form?
2- is the country of birth a must requirement for verification of identity?
3- if it is a requirement, then why would DHS create a tool that is missing an element required by USCIS?
4- is it possible that USCIS is asking for verification because they plan on sending me a NTA, and by giving them my country of birth I'm making their job easier to prove alienage?
You asked the same question on this forum and you got some answers.
I am going to change your category to immigration so you get answers from the right attorneys. I suggest you be careful giving any information to immigration officials. Anything you submit, especially a "verification" could be used against you. Go see an immigration attorney for help. Don't do this on your own or risk deportation.
You can also get low cost help from the Immigration Legal Assistance Project that is set up through the Los Angeles County Bar Association. They are in downtown L.A. and charge $20 for the consultation.
